Minimalism functions as a direct rejection of consumerism. Where consumerism seeks to overload us with products, curiosities and toys, minimalism advocates a rejection of all such things. While this leads to the by-product of a smaller consumerist footprint and helps limit environmental waste, it also builds environmental awareness. Read more

Tiny houses are about living beautifully, simply, and yet still with everything you need. It’s about independence from debt and getting the economic freedom to live a larger life, instead of having a larger house. If you’re seriously interested in living a smaller existence in a tiny house, you need to start changing your habits right this instant. Read more

Whether you’re considering a tiny home or simply downsizing your current living space, understand the following tiny house myths and how to apply the “less is more” principle to your own lifestyle. Read more

Hold on to your wallets, because this little dwelling isn’t for sale yet, but it is a promising development in the tiny house movement. Tiny houses aren’t for everybody, and they may not even be for most people, but if you’re looking to slim down your personal material footprint, and are comfortable getting by with… Read more

Portable emergency shelter villages from Australia will provide safe, good quality accommodation for thousands of refugees worldwide. Almost 60 million people were forced to leave their homes in 2015 with 20 million recognized as refugees. South Australian company Humanihut Pty Ltd has designed a compact and cost efficient housing system that will help disaster relief… Read more

When you want to really pursue your dreams, instead of simply dreaming them, you might need to think outside the box. Outside the housing box, that is. Tiny houses are a great solution for a number of modern housing and living woes, including being able to own your own home while avoiding a massive mortgage,… Read more